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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 18:20 and lands at 01:20
• Latest: departs at 18:20 and lands at 01:20.

The flight takes about 7h 00m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes 7h 00m, covering 3,458 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from £363 to £591, with an average of £482 over the past 12 months. Anything below £363 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 21% above the route average of £482. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £379 return via Dublin (DUB), compared with £481 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £45–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Norse Atlantic UK and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £171.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 24 minutes.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 5% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £458 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £534, a difference of £76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Norse Atlantic UK operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 10h 52m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 11h 11m via Dublin (DUB).

London Gatwick Airport is 5 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (British Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• A.P.G.: a checked bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.